This is one of the current exhibitions at the Royal Academy at the moment. If you’re interested in the antiquarian investigation of Druidic (Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age remains) it’s worth a visit. I went today and really enjoyed it – so much so that I bought the catalogue. There’s a whole section on Stonehenge including a picture from the 12th Century Roman de Brut by Wace showing Merlin casually lifting one of the sarsen stones to transport it from Ireland (Wace’s take on the origin of Stonehenge) to Wiltshire. There are portraits of famous antiquaries including Stukely and plans of Avebury. There are lots of interesting pictures of old buildings in London and grave goods of gold and amber. Not to mention a Roman cavalry helmet with the face of a god for a visor. I know we don’t like the Romans but this is breathtaking.
Highly recommended for the intelligent and aesthetically inclined Druid.
Sounds interesting, I’ll bear it in mind if I go ‘into town’.
Comment by Lorraine — 10/10/2007 @ 11:22 am